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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-18
Why He Delayed.
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1--WE been ringing this bell for fifteen
minutes :" he Indignantly exclaimed as
the elevator reached the top floor. Yes
sir" humbly replied the boy, And next
time l shall have to report you" Yes
sir, but please don't. l was trying to nix
the cables. All but one are broken, but
you rang so long 1 thought I'd come up
and take the chances of drop
"B-boy?" gasped the man as he got out
safely on the lower floor, ''if l ever ring
again and you haven't got but one cable,
don't mind me. Just come up stairs and
call me an old fool, and I'll have a quar-
ter ready to slip into your hand ~
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-18
MRS. ARP AND THE SIGNS.
She Doesn't Believe in Them, but Has ConSit
cradle Human Nature About Her.
Atlanta Constitution

Atlanta Constitution
Mrs. Arp knows all the signs. She does
not believe in them, of course, for they
have fooled her too often, but somehow
when the sign betokens good it seems to
cheer her up, and she sings around more
happily" l sneezed this morning most
heartily, and she said: Ny nose itches and
the game rooster crowed awhile ago on
the front steps. Somehow l can't help
looking for one of the boys. l wouldn't
be surprised if we had one of them to
supper tonight" and she has been flying
around all day fixing up things a little
better. Poor woman! | am so sorry for
her, and sorry for myself, too. Her older
boys are scattered now, and some of them
we rarely see. 1t costs money to come,
and time is precious, and business is ex-
acting, and SO we have to take comfort
with their letters and try to be content.
1t is hard on the mothers, very hard; and
there should be heaven for the reunion
of families if for nothing more.
But all signs fail in dry weather and wet
weather too, and my opinion is that the
rooster either, for the boy didn't come,
and Mrs. Arp has been reading some
magazine stories ever since she washed
the dishes. l don't believe she is alto
gether out of hope yet, for little while
ago she said "hush" to the children and
turned her ears towards the front gate as
if she heard something. / wish she was
rich so that she could GO when she pleased
and see her children and take me along
to wait on her.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-18

COST OF rArrKSIsG STEERS.


Will Professor Stewart please tell me
what can afford to pay for steer that
will weigh 1000 pounds, if 1 sell him at
five cents a pound when fat, allowing me
reasonable profit for nay time and labor,
and a Just allowance for rough feed.
counting nothing for manure, supposing
him to be of good stock (grade short
horn), and in good thriving condition
steer to be put up in stable and fed on
corn meal (corn to cost fifty cents &
bushel), and how long and how much
corn will it take to fatten him, and how
much should he weigh when fatH How
much meal should he have each day?
C. D. has put conundrum not easy of
solution. If he had not LAID down a pro-
posed method of feeding the difficulties
would have been less.
He proposes to feed his grade short
horn steer on corn meal and rough fodder.
each meal separately. This Is the old
style feeding, which, at least, costs about
20 per cent. more than when the meal and
rough fodder Is properly mixed together,
because much of the meal passes undi-
gested when fed separately, and in thus
clogging the organs of digestion is likely
to promote feverish condition of the
system, and render 1t quite uncertain
how much corn it will take to complete
the fattening. Besides, he should give the
| number of steers he proposes to feed. if
the labor is to be paid for with no ac-
count of manure. The labor will be
greater in proportion for few than for
| many steers. He has also neglected to
tell what his rough fodder is, and we must
simply guess at it
1t is quite safe to say that he canno.
feed in the way he proposes without the
| purchase price of the stasrs is two cents
less than the sale price Let Us make q
few figures.
Purchase price $50. He feeds 120 days
and the steer gains q lbs per day. or
800 lbs. The sale price then viii be SIS,
or $35 for feeding.
Nov let NJ see if he can make much ON
this gain. Feeding meal in the way he
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-18

Of life which is usually unapprecated until it il
lost, perhaps never to return, is health. What .
priceless boon it is, and how We ought TO cherist
Il, that life may aot be a worthless blank 10 us
Many OF the diseases that flesh is heir to, anC
which make life burdensome, such as consump
ton (scrofula of the Iungs), and other scrofuou.
and blood diseases. are completely cured by DR.
X. Y. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery" aftel
all other remedies have failed. DR.. Piercei
treatise on consumption mailed for 10 cents II
stamps. Address, Worlds Dispensary Medica
Association. 653 Main Street. Buffalo. n. Y.
In the stomach of a bullock killed a few day;
ago at Adm. CAL were found horseshoe nails
screws bolts and tacss
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-18
FARM, HOME AND GARDEN
TUE APPLE-BL0SS0IS.
GERTRUDE r. RING.

A little apple blossom filttered down
And lightly came between the lips of two
Who Just that moment would have changed a
kiss
But for the warning tina. the light breeze blew.
She starts back, and with nervous laugh
Refused his Kiss as in her rosy hand
Gayly held up the dai.ty cup of pix
Loosed and set floating by some fairy wand
And so she kept il for little while.
And in a few short, fleeing months from then
She sent it to him on his weddidg day,
Writing, An emblem Of the heart. of men.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-18
He Got a Discount
Boston Courier.

Dealer in crockeryvare {to customer
no, don't see that can let you have
that tea set for anything less" Customer
well, il might pay you to secure my
trade" ''Humph, going into the retail
business!" ''No; but I've just got mar
ried." THAT'S no inducement; brides are
usually very careful with their dishes.''
@But we are going to keep kitchen
girl .'Oh. you are. Certainly, sir, we'll
treat You Literally. I'll make a discount
of IS per cent on this purchase on the
condition thst you give me your trade
hereafter And it was bargain.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-18
The Comparison Was OdiouS
Detroit Free Press.

Bliffkins, who crossed the Rockies two
or three years ago in pursuit of health,
returned from the glorious climate of
California" last week and at once made
the rounds of the newspaper offices in
order that the society editors might not
miss the momsntous item.
Hello! Blif, old boy; how are you?
When did you get back?" inquired a re-
porter a. he grasped the hand of his old
friend.
"Tip-top. Last night" responded the
visitor sententiously.
''Gracious, haven't you grown stout,
though! There's roundity about you
that is suggestive of an alderman"
81 trust you refer to the alderman of
the past, instead of the alderman of the
present day." responded Blifkins, coldly.
my rotnndity is of the paunch, sir, and
not of the pocket. Your comparison is
odious, SIR
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-18
CHAPTER II.

THE LKGEND OF soLoMoN's MINES.
What was it that you heard about my
brothers journey at Bamangwatos' said Sir
Henry, as paused to fill my pipe before an
swering Captain Good.
Il heard this" l answered, land have
never mentioned 1t to . soul till to-day. I
heard he was starting for Solomons Minea."
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-18
LEMON SNAPS.

Half cup each of hot water, sugar,
molasses and lard, one egg, half a tea
spoonful OF soda, -four enough to make a
pretty stiff batter, flavor with extract of
lemon; drop with teaspoon on but
tered tin, leaving room to rise; bake in a
quick oven
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-18

On life try wells Health Remover" Goes direct
to weak spots. For weak men, delicate women.
"BUCHU-PAIBA." Quick, complete cure, all an
noying Kidney Diseases, Catarrh OF Bladder, &c 81
One already hears Of the plans Of fashionable
people for the lenten season.
If muslins, calicos, etc, appear to not wear
or wash as well as formerly the reason is in the
use of inferior alkaline washing compounds
that destroy the texture and nedtralize the col
ors Shun theml Use though on Dirt"
Del1cately favored punch is now served at the
fashionable afternoon tea.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-18

The Comfe de Paris is winning reroYn
In England, not As statesman or 6uthor,
but A. one of the most graceful skaters
IN London
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-18
ALI Men Are Liars"

said David Of old. He was probably prompted
to make the above remark after trying some I'M
reliable catarrh remedy. Had he been permitted
to live until the present day. and tried Dr. Sage 5
Remedy, he might have had a better opinion of
mankind. We claim that no case of catarrh can
withstand the magic effects of this wonderful
medicine. One trial Of it will convince you OF its
efficacy. By druggists; fifty cents
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-18
Floods in Arkansas.

LIrTLx Rock, Ark, Feb. 1.-THE Ar
kansas river is rising rapidly at this
point, and its tributary streams are badly
swollen. many of them having overlooked
their banks and flooded the adjacent
country. Grave fears are entertained
here that il the heavy rains which have
been falling here for the pas. week do
not cease, there will be \ repetition of
the DISASTROUS foods of 1881
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-18

The San Francisco Chronicle says that
$4,000 gallons of analine dye we're shipped
into California in 1856, which was used in
adultsrating the wine made in the state.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-18
ELY'S
CREAM BALM.

For 10 years I irds
annoyed tojth ca.
tal7'h, seuere pain IN
my head, discharges
into my throat ana
unpleasant breath
Mysense Of smell ieG,
much impaired. !
hare overcome hes,
troubles ,oith ETy',
Cream BdlRi.-J. b
Case, StDsRis Hotel
BroddwGg, N. y.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-18
Don't Read This

If you have a suff1cieBcy OF this worlds goods
but If you have not, write TO Halett g. Co, Pot
land, Maine, and receive, free, full particulars
about work that you can do. and live at home
wherever you are located, at a profit OF from s
to IS per day and upwards. All succeed; both
sexes; all ages. Ali is new. Capital not requir
ed: Halle.t & Co. Will start you. Don't delay
investigate at once and grand success viii attend
you.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-18

we he recent awards at Liverpool aud Edin
our5h of silver medals to Seabury & johnson,
Pharmaceutical Chemists, and proprietors OF
i3enson's Capcine llasters. These plasters are
endorsed by 5000 physicians and pharmacists as
the only reliable external remedy for coughs,
colds, rheumatism, &c. Beware of nostruns adj
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-18

Delicate diseases of either sex, how
ever induced, speedily and permanently cured.
Book 10 cents in stamps. Worlds Dispensary
Medical Association, 653 Main Street, Buffalo,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-18
HARD SAUCE.

One large cup of powdered sugar
whipped to cream with two tablespoon
full of currant jelly, beaten in we'll, as
much cinnamon as will lie on half dime !;
when mixed, heap on a saucer or glass
dish and set in cold place to harden.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-18

Would you marry an old man for his
money!" asked Mildred. well. / de-
clare" exclaimed Laura, with s startled
air, You don't suppose anything else
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-18

IEg Chicago, burlington & Quincy Rsllrosd
Company has published PronouncinS Die
uonary containing so pages. $500 words,
and 6io enSrsylnSS 1t teaches everybody how
TO pronounce correctly. Send sixteen cents il
stamps to PAUL MORTON, G. 2. and L. A,
c, b & @ r. r, Chicago, III. and get 1
copy of the Dietionary-the cheapest book
lSsuei
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-18
CANNED PEAS

Drain all the liquor off, then wash the
peas in cold water. Put down a sauce
pan with just enough water to cover the
peas, and when it comes to boil put in
teaspoonful of brown sugar and the
peas; do not sac any salt, as that will pre-
vent the peas from becoming soft. In
about twenty minutes they will be cooked.
Drain them welt and pour over them q
dressing made of melted butter pepper
and salt, and serve Immediately.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-18

Wild game is fast disappearing in the timber
lands of York state, owing to the wholesale butch
cry of the hide hunters.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-18

Trough on Dirt" whitens clothing yelowed
Uy careless washing or use or cheap washing COM
pounds. Washes everything from finest laces to
heaviest blankets. There need be no fear in using
this article. Does not rot nor yellow. q loo.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-18
FEATHER CAKE.

One cup of sugar, one cup of milk, one
tablespoonful of butter, one egg, two
and one-half cups of -four, three tea
speonfulls of baking powder. Flavor to
taste with lemon or Eutmeg.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-18
COOKING RECIPES.
CHEAP SPONGE CAKE.

One cup of white sugar, one Of flour
sifted with two tsaspoonsful cream of
tartar and one of soda, one large egg,
one spoonful of butter, spice to taste.
Bake twenty minutes.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-18
4 Tribute to American Genius

There is a news paper in Dakota foI
every 1900 population.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-18

A Sore Throat or Cough, if suffered to pro-
gress, often results in incurable throat or lung
trouble. 'Bro11n's Bronchial Troctes" give in
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-18
A Prize in the LOTTERY

A state agricultural society is to be established
at CarvalsvIlle, Oregon, this year.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-18

Soldiers and widows Mexican War can get pen
sons now. New law. Write at once. Flenner
q O. TO- Ii
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-18
A Comedians Mistake.
Philadelphia Press.

A distinguished member OF the pro-
fession told me the following story the
other day of brother comedian, William
difference: Florence, in his younger
days, was great speeohmaker. On the
least provocation he would rush before the
curtain and hurl expressions of gratitude
and promises of a speedy return at the
backs of the retreating audience. One
evening when he was doing one-night
stands on the Kew England circuit, a few
injuditious auditors were bold enough TO
applaud at the fall of the curtain on the
last act. Florence sarted from behind and
bowed to the audience.
Ladies and gentlemen" he said, cor
fellow-townsmen, as l may call you, l
thank you. Though You may not be ac-
quainted with the fact, it was in this old
town of New Haven that lived as a boy.
Under the shade of the coIlge elms and by
the side of the old courthouse / spent
the happiest days of my life. see many
familiar faces before me tonight who
were boys with me then. have met with
some appreciation in my life, but nowhere
is ii more sweet and more dear shan in
this my native town. To-day as I walked
the Streets
A. this point Ia gentleman in front
whispered II very loud voice: Flor
euce this isn't New Haven: it's Hartford"
A Boston paper speaks of IAN emf
neut New England horse trader and it
looks az if the day had some When ''the
honorable rag dealer might hold up his
head in society.
A Minnesota man offered to wager $40
that he would sleep all night in bed with
q small pox patient and not catch the
disease, but after the money vas up the
legal althoritiss prevented him from
carrying out his plans
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-18
Boston society papers comment upon
rnMth of the nudity craZe of that city.
IF YOU ARE LOSING YOUR GRIP

ONE greasing with Frazer's Axle Grease will last
TWO weeks, all others two or three days. Try it..
Poker plays an important part in the very mix
III,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-18

The salvation army has invaded winni peg,
Manitoba
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-18
49, -------------
WEIlS HAIR RAISAM

II gray, restores 10 original color. An elegant
dreSSlnS, soitenS snd beauties. No oil nor
grease, \ Tonic Restorative. Stops hair COM
ing out; strengthens, cleanSes heals scalp, SOC
Heron Allen is now in Boston taxing yv,rnsn
who strive 10 be fashionable,
The best thing on earth 10 add TO starch 10 give
4 good body and beautiful gloss is Rough on
Dirt" only washing compound that can be SO
used. Makes ironing easy and saves the starch
Has dirt removing power double that OF any
other.
was not very pronounced.
BRONCHITIS is Gu ed by frequent small dose
of fiso,s Cure for Consumption,
washingtons new $, 600, coo hotel IS 10 be call
ed the Windsor.
II afflicted with Sore Eyes, use Or. Isaac Thonp-
sons BYE Water. Druggists sell il. sc,
Undyed Sealskin sacQues find favor in some
! quarters
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-18

The vacaville (Cal) Judicon, says more leases
OF fruit ranches have been made to Chinahen
bf- fhan aaf
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-18

The Prince of Wales wears a black groS gra
wrap lined and trimmed with fur.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-18

A horse was sold for s. at Laurinburg, N c.,
faxv Iayc
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-18
Lily LangtTy's social success in Washington

undyed sealsk,n saeques find favor in some
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1887-08-11
APPLICATION FIR PAT
", ao aa.a ENT. ...s ... ,.
? fNo. SG1.7
U. 3. Land ofii:c at Kureks Nevada. i
JNiy u, 1851.

| NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT WILL.
~ lam w. C.iishonn whose rtHidr nee und
post Office 1lrass IL Salt Lake CITY. In Salt
h;:he county Utah Territory, has made appli-
cation for Cnised States Patent for the ,.Big
Sniei Loda tm.ing claim, situate In Ferber
NJ ning District. lko Coun'y, State of Neys.
da' consisting of 1869 linear feet of the lode.
and surface gronu1 go feet wide, being Lot or
Survey No. 80 and described in the field notes
and plat Of the Official survey on file in this
oihce, with magnetic variation ne II degreey
east, as follows. - Commencing at boat No.
the South-Heslerly corner O tho claim. from
which T. quarter sec ion co ner between and
common to Secti ms and o, Township 81
Moth, Rsngo 20 East Mt DiabFo Meridian.
DeSFs 70 deg II min 1ll3 fe,t distant;
thence running ) "a Dig 80 ming $50 feet 10
tho south side post: thence n o. deg 20 min Il
6l9 feet to post No. q the South. asterly corner
OF the claim; thence N 81 dog ~ mlnW 600 feet
to post Nora, the North cas- erly corner of the
claim; thence s g. deg 20 min W 61o feet t, the
North side post; thence N 81 deg 30 min w T5o
feet to post No!4l the Moth wes: orly corner
OF the claim sand thence 5 81 deg 40 min Il 900
feet to said post No. 1, the place OF beginning
containing total Efea OF 1857 acres, ali Of
which is cInimed aud applied for, the area in
coHhtcS with lot or survey No. 81, the Nam.
moth lode, not being excepted 'or excluded
from the claim, or ftolnl said tppI icstiop.
From the middle OF aha westery end line
Of said Big Ohlef loie claim the discovery point
OF the claim bars 8 81 De- 50 min r. $50 feet
distaLt TIL. said min Ing claim being 6treooLa
In the oiteo Of the County $Record6r OF Elho
County, Nevada, who 10 s1-o Hillo Recorder of
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1887-08-11


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The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1887-12-22
The Nfetlakahtla Indians.

The strange word that is spelled diff
ferently everywhere it is printed, and
that describes a tribe of Indians just re-
moved from Canada to Alaska, is really
''Metlakahtla. The Metlakahtlans are
a band of the Tsimsheans, or savages of
the west coast of British America. A
missionary named William Duncan found
them in a savage and capnibalistic state.
and not only converted them TO Chris
tianity, but taught them to work. SO tha.
after quarter of century of his guild
ance they had established village, a
church, several stores and workshops, n
trading schooner, a fire and police de-
partmcnt and many other of the institu-
tions of civilization. They were mere
than self supporting. Duncan refused
the bishopric years ago, but more recent
ly the Church of England sent a bishop
to Mttlak;htla, who proved a firebrand
in the community. lie punched one or
two natives, and went about with gun,
as if afraid Of his Life. He insisted upon
being called MY Lord, and the people.
not Liking any Of this, rehelled when he
sought to preempt part of their land
for church uses. Neither the church nor
the government took compassion on the
InLians, and they left their village and
came under our f..lg in Alaska, the near
est point of which is only few miles
fro;n where they were, " iliiam Duncan
has been to New York and TO Washing
ton, and has friends il both cities.-New
York Sun.